Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
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T.1 - Silver birch - fell to ground level dead. The tree is dead and is considered to present an increased risk of branch and/or whole-tree failure. The target area includes a public bench beneath/within falling distance of the tree, resulting in a foreseeable risk to members of the public.
T5 BEECH x 11ms tall WITHIN ROW OF YEW AND CYPRESS which are av. 8ms tall - Yew and Cypress are to be reduced to 6ms to reform hedge row and Beech to be removed to allow hedge to fill out. T6 LAWSON CYPRESS x 10ms tall - reduce by 4 to 5ms to leave at 6ms to allay neighbours concerns on size in proximity to their property, T7 COPPER BEECH x 14ms tall - raise low crown to 4.5ms above ground level all round, T8 SILVER BIRCH X 10ms tall in poor condition with honey fungus and piptoporus fruiting bodies on main trunk - remove to ground level, T9 MULTI STEM CYPRESS x 9ms tall with split out lower limbs - raise lower crown to 2.5ms all round to remove worst of protruding limbs and strap in remaining protruding limbs,
Installation of 1 No. externally illuminated projecting sign, 5 No. non illuminated fascia signs, 2 No. externally illuminated fascia signs and addition of wall colour.
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Great Shelford is a picturesque village situated about 4 miles south of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, eastern England. With a rich history dating back to 1850, when it spanned 1,900 acres along the River Cam, the village has seen significant growth, with its population rising from 803 in 1841 to 4,233 by the 2011 Census. Notably, it was ranked as Britain's twenty-second richest village in 2011, making it a key area for potential planning applications. The other has a population of approximately 4,534 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Great Shelford show an average sale price of £496,489, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Shelford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Shelford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Shelford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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